20 Fascinating Facts About West Bengal

West Bengal is marked by distinctive geographical features, mouth-watering delicacies and cheap means of transport. The scenic beauty of tea gardens of Darjeeling would leave you just as spellbound as the mangroves of the Sundarbans Forest. The city culture is different, traveling in the city feels almost like time travel. Amid rush, people find the little luxury of small talks, laughter, devouring street foods and traveling in trams instead of buses.

Let us look at some of the fascinating facts about West Bengal.

1. Former Capital City

2. The city of many names

3. Grand railway complex

4. No stop for Calcutta

5. The world’s busiest bridge

6. Homeland of many literary legends

7. Started Football tournaments in India

8. The evergreen gigantic Banyan

9. The laborious hand-pulled rickshaws!

10. The enormous Cricket ground

11. The fusion of cultures

12. More than a hundred year old port

13. One of the oldest clubs of Asia

14. Influences from China

15. Home to thousands of books

16. Durga festivities!

17. Thank you Karnataka for this gem

18. The story behind SBI

19. Teachings of Sherlock

20. International Borders

Fusion cuisines, festive spirit and literary legends, are some of the things that separate West Bengal from the rest of the nation. This eclectic state boasts a vibrant art scene, delectable cuisine, and a genuinely hospitable population. And hence, is magnificent in every sense.